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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,550.28, 358,168.32 and 146,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,550.28, 358,168.32 and 146,383.56 is: 202,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,550.28 : 358,168.32 = 146,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,550.28/358,168.32 = 146,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,550.28x = 358,168.32 × 146,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,550.28x = 52,429,953,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,429,953,760.82/259,550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,003.07

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